OneDrive on iOS now works better with the iOS Files app
OneDrive for iOS just brought back the ability to work with the iOS Files app.
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What you need to know
Microsoft’s OneDrive apps on iOS and Android both recently received updates. The changelog for the Android version of OneDrive is the same as it was a few weeks ago, so it doesn’t appear to have any notable new features or changes. The iOS version has some bug fixes and brings a feature back to the app.
The recent update to OneDrive for iOS brings back the option to write to your OneDrive files from the iOS Files app. It also includes some fixes for VoiceOver on the Plans page as well as some other bug fixes. Notably, VoiceOver now reads out the buttons in the sign-in navigation bar, making it easier to navigate the app.
Here’s what’s new with the iOS version of OneDrive.
The Android version of OneDrive received an update today, but its changelog is the same as what appeared on March 12, 2021, according to theWayback Machine. In case you never grabbed that update, here’s the most recent changelog:
We’ve added a new Home tab to help you pick up where you left off, fast. The new Home tab prominently features your Recent view for easy access to your files and an Offline Files section to quickly access and manage files you’ve downloaded for offline access. Find On this Day for OneDrive personal users, and Shared Libraries for work or school in Home as well. Plus reorder the sections in settings!
Both updates are available now through their respective app stores.
OneDrive allows you to easily store files in the cloud and share them with anyone. The latest update to iOS brings back the ability to write to OneDrive Files from the iOS Files app.
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